IstAnalysen
IstAnalysen, also written Ist-Analysen, are systematic examinations of the current state of a business process, IT landscape, or organizational setup. The goal is to document how work is actually performed, which resources are used, how data flows, and what performance levels exist, creating a baseline for improvements.
They cover tangible elements such as workflows, roles, information systems, data quality, and performance metrics, as
Methodology includes scoping, data collection (interviews, observations, document review, system logs), process modeling (for example BPMN
Applications are common in process optimization, digital transformation, software development, and organizational design across industries.
Limitations include potential bias in interviews, incomplete data, and the time required to document complex environments;
See also: Soll-Analysen, gap analysis, value stream mapping, BPMN, enterprise architecture.